Mike Bednar Email & Phone Number

United States

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Chief Creative Officer for Jarfish, an award-winning creative content company providing strategy, creative development and execution of all forms of content for clients. •Built video content practice exclusively focused on developing content strategies, creative development and production of digital brand experiences. •Foster a uniquely flexible operating structure able to work with marketing teams, internal creative departments and outside… Show more Chief Creative Officer for Jarfish, an award-winning creative content company providing strategy, creative development and execution of all forms of content for clients. •Built video content practice exclusively focused on developing content strategies, creative development and production of digital brand experiences. •Foster a uniquely flexible operating structure able to work with marketing teams, internal creative departments and outside agencies. •Lead a multidisciplinary content team–creative direction, thought leadership, strategic development, digital channel expertise, integrated campaigns, project management. •Fostered partnerships with networks, digital channels and emerging technologies. •Created social video SEO campaign featuring skills-based career docushorts and programmed YouTube channel for SkillPointe.com •Managed COTA brand repositioning campaign, transforming the company from a typical transit authority to a new-age mobility solutions provider. •Won ‘22 Gold International Davey Award and ‘21 Silver International Davey Award for Badcock Home Furniture &more’s digital branded content series, “Roommates.”https://www.jarfish.co/ Show less

The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.AIVA's mission is to honor, encourage, and support creativity in media design, production, and distribution.As part of this mission, AIVA members are responsible for evaluating and judging creative works from numerous creative agencies worldwide.AIVA members… Show more The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.AIVA's mission is to honor, encourage, and support creativity in media design, production, and distribution.As part of this mission, AIVA members are responsible for evaluating and judging creative works from numerous creative agencies worldwide.AIVA members also work to establish a benchmark standard of excellence in media and to keep up with the rapid evolution of the industry. Show less

Newport Beach, Ca/Denver, Co/Columbus, Oh/New York, Ny

Founding Partner at Revolocity, a branded entertainment agency developing and producing digital content campaigns; Head of Creative at The Shipyard, a data-driven media agency. •Merged branded entertainment start-up, Revolocity, into The Shipyard, a data-driven media agency. •Developed content and digital creative for all agency clients—across any product/service category, throughout every marketing/advertising medium, utilizing all digital/social … Show more Founding Partner at Revolocity, a branded entertainment agency developing and producing digital content campaigns; Head of Creative at The Shipyard, a data-driven media agency. •Merged branded entertainment start-up, Revolocity, into The Shipyard, a data-driven media agency. •Developed content and digital creative for all agency clients—across any product/service category, throughout every marketing/advertising medium, utilizing all digital/social technologies. •Created and produced award-winning social media content, branded entertainment campaigns and video-based retail programs for Scotts Miracle-Gro, The Home Depot and Frigidaire. •Managed diverse creative teams, translating complex business plans, industry trends, and data- driven insights into motivating creative strategies. •Led AEP’s “Boundless Energy '' rebranding campaign, developing a new, inclusive brand voice that reconnected the country’s 4th largest power company with its customers. •Created and produced #keepitreal, a social video content campaign for The Scotts Company featuring Abby Wambach, increasing positive brand sentiment by 105%. •Created and directed “Gardenieres” a retail-based video brand experience for Scotts Miracle Gro winning The Home Depot’s Innovator of the Year award. •Instrumental lead for agency new business, generating over $30 million in revenue. Show less

Chief Creative Officer of Engauge, a major independent agency, focusing on building digital brands leveraging creativity and technology, along with the strategic insights to help brands succeed in marketing's new digital era. •Responsible for the strategic and creative development of client work across all offices. •Built a diverse creative department, including freelance specialists, outside creative resources and technology partnerships. •Primary… Show more Chief Creative Officer of Engauge, a major independent agency, focusing on building digital brands leveraging creativity and technology, along with the strategic insights to help brands succeed in marketing's new digital era. •Responsible for the strategic and creative development of client work across all offices. •Built a diverse creative department, including freelance specialists, outside creative resources and technology partnerships. •Primary creative contact for key clients, guiding brand strategies, fostering innovation. •Transformed ZonePerfect’s marketing plan into an immersive branded entertainment and digital/social experience, achieving 13% sales growth within a declining category. •Received MediaWeek’s Non-Traditional Campaign of the Year for Airborne. •Won Cannes Lion for digital gaming experience with NGK Spark Plugs. Show less

Originated the department and the practice at Cramer-Krasselt, developed the content, the partnerships and the overall operational philosophy. Responsible for the creation, origination and production of all projects, spearheading a new branded practice for existing clients and new business leadsCreator/Producer of The Ultimate Playground, 3 SeasonsCreator of Sea Doo Films: "Rusty Dogs," "Hijacked"

•Built and managed an award-winning and diverse integrated creative team. •Created and operated C-K Branded Entertainment division, working nationally and internationally with networks, production studios, digital partnerships, and major brands. •Grew Bombardier into office’s largest account, developing campaigns that led global brands Ski- Doo, Sea-Doo and Can-Am to the #1 position within their categories. •Cannes Lion finalist for re-launch of… Show more •Built and managed an award-winning and diverse integrated creative team. •Created and operated C-K Branded Entertainment division, working nationally and internationally with networks, production studios, digital partnerships, and major brands. •Grew Bombardier into office’s largest account, developing campaigns that led global brands Ski- Doo, Sea-Doo and Can-Am to the #1 position within their categories. •Cannes Lion finalist for re-launch of Rexall’s Osteo Bi-Flex brand. •In a creative leadership role, responsible for new business efforts and overall agency growth. Show less